Summary:
The King and Queen County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to two elementary schools: Lawson-Marriott Elementary and King & Queen Elementary. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade and operate within a district that faces significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility.
While both schools have high levels of economic disadvantage, King & Queen Elementary stands out as the stronger-performing school, with higher test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to Lawson-Marriott Elementary and the district/state averages. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77.14% of 6th graders at King & Queen Elementary were proficient or better in math, compared to just 32.69% at Lawson-Marriott Elementary and 50% for the district.
Despite the performance gap, both schools face challenges. Lawson-Marriott Elementary has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races, while King & Queen Elementary spends less per student despite its stronger academic outcomes. The declining statewide rankings for both schools over the past few years also raise concerns and warrant further investigation by the King and Queen County Public Schools district.
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